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My return performance to Small Batch Cellars! Extra-Sensory Performance: Mind-reading and Paranormal Entertainment by Keith Zalinger http://www.readerofminds.com Recipient of TheBash.com’s “Best of” award for 2012 through 2024 Keith Zalinger is...| RSS Feed
Join The Replanted Witch to prepare for the thinning of the veil by learning some history of Samhain (now celebrated as Halloween), learn how to set up a dumb supper and altar to honor your ancestors, and create a Samhain skull and fill a witch bottl...| RSS Feed
Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor and a host of frequent flyer miles, Mathew Duman embarked on a “grotesque safari”, traveling to 10 universities around the country to photograph the unique grotesques and gargoyles roosting on their academic...| RSS Feed
Join Rachel, The Replanted Witch, for a night of crystal magick and divination! We will explore the ways that we can use crystals in jewelry, to heal, protect or cast small spells. Then we will enjoy a cup of tea together and turn our cups over to se...| RSS Feed
Join @thereplantedwitch to try your hand at carving turnip lanterns, also known as neep lanterns, a traditional Halloween decoration with roots in Celtic folklore. These little lanterns predate carved pumpkins and were used to ward off evil spirits a...| RSS Feed
Welcome to the world of Connection to Creativity! In this video, we give you a glimpse of how the Apple-y EverAfter Show and our literacy programs spark imagination, boost comprehension, and inspire kids to become confident readers. 🎭📚 Through arts-i...| RSS Feed
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Greg Dillon captivated the audience tonight with his presentation The Thin Blue Lie. He was personable, engaging, and generous with his time, staying late to speak with patrons and sign books. Highly recommend!| RSS Feed
The delightfully upbeat and exceptionally talented musicians of Ed Fast and Congabop Quintet have been providing live entertainment to residents of our neighborhood library at our annual outdoor summer music performance for several years. Their uniqu...| RSS Feed
Rebecca performed before a packed theater for The Brookfield Library. She was vastly entertaining and wowed the crowd with her readings. I would love to host her again| RSS Feed
Nancy is a wonderful presenter! She is always on time, she brings everything needed for the workshop, and her teaching process ensures that all patrons leave with a work of art. We have had her 4x at our library, and the program fills up every time. ...| RSS Feed
Ed and his band were such a pleasure to work with! We had them play at our most recent Community Resource Fair and they really brought the crowd out. I would absolutely recommend his band, and we look forward to having them back soon!| RSS Feed
Mark is an energetic and engaging presenter. We hve had him deliver two programs here at Slater Library. The most recent one was on Preserving Your Harvest. The amout of information he gives is tremendous but don't worry he gives out links to see all his slides! Our patrons are already picking out the next program he will present!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
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Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor, and a host of frequent flyer miles, Mathew Duman embarked on a “grotesque safari”, traveling to 10 universities around the country to photograph the unique grotesques and gargoyles roosting on their academi...| RSS Feed
Join The Replanted Witch to prepare for the thinning of the veil by learning some history of Samhain (now celebrated as Halloween), learn how to set up a dumb supper to honor your ancestors, and create a witch bottle to take home and keep you safe fr...| RSS Feed
EPICS Career Exploration Tool EPICS is a unique, visually engaging digital resource that helps patrons of all ages explore career paths, professional skills, and personal motivators. The Image Attraction Quiz uses imagery to uncover likes, and in...| RSS Feed
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Various photos from past in-person presentations. My presentations are currently via zoom, however I may be able to have in-person programming once again in the future. Thank you!| RSS Feed
I have been blessed to know Lisa and her family for many years as avid library enthusiasts so it was exciting to be able to have Lisa present her program at the library for our patrons. Lisa is enthusiastic and well prepared with her presentation. H...| RSS Feed
We invited Ed back to teach and it was a total hit. Ed is an industry veteran and the patrons really enjoyed him. He takes his time one-on-one with patrons. I appreciate his teaching style.| RSS Feed
I have had the pleasure of enjoying many of this presenter's destination reviews, both in-person and via virtual platforms. They are both excellent! Her organizational and presentation skills are second to none and she incorporates a vast array ...| RSS Feed
Joby Rogers visited the South County Senior Center for the first time and presented his “Makeup for Mature Women” workshop to our members. They LOVED his knowledge, and he presented information in a very user-friend capacity. We highly recommend Joby...| RSS Feed
We really enjoyed Joby's presentation "Timeless Beauty Makeup for Mature Women" at the Bridgewater Senior Center.We highly recommend his program| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
This beginner class will introduce you to the basics of sewing while giving plenty of hands-on practice. Utilize the basic tools, learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine while completing a simple project!| RSS Feed
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Candid harp recording November 13 at Branford High School performance of Solo show, sponsored by Legacy Theatre.| RSS Feed
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Our Senior Center had such a great experience in Joby's makeup class! Joby was knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything step by step. Our members learned new techniques that were easy to follow and can use them in their everyday routine. The class was fun, interactive, and made them feel more confident in doing their own makeup. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their skills!”| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
We have had Joby at our Senior Center twice and are looking forward to welcoming him back to do a third presentation on Make-up for the Mature Woman. He is very informative with many tricks and tips to enhance older woman's skin. he is patient and kind to his audience.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Joby provided an exceptional program for our Senior Ladies that was not only informative, but interactive and fun! He was thoroughly prepared for his presentation which far-exceeded my expectations. Joby is personable and very interactive with the Senior population, as well as staff members. He shared his expertise with our Senior Ladies at our full capacity special event, which left each lady feeling (and looking) like the timeless beauties that they are! We look forward to having Joby retur...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Joby Rogers presents a wonderful Mature Makeup program full of valuable tips, easy to follow instruction, along with money saving suggestions, all in a fun, entertaining format. Our Senior Ladies enjoyed themselves so much and we look forward to having him back next summer. If you are looking for a professional, highly knowledgeable, courteous, and ever so pleasant presenter, Joby will not disappoint!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Joby has now done this program at our Center twice, and both times were excellent! After the first time Joby came here, we had many seniors asking us to bring him back, they loved his forum! It was extremely easy to communicate with him and to schedule the program. He provided a flyer for us to advertise the program, a description for our newsletter, and a seating chart so we could have an idea how to set up ahead of time. Any time we have Joby we always get great feedback! I highly recommend...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Joby has presented his Makeup Workshops here twice - once for a 50+ crowd and once for a broader age range. He is a true professional and very easy to work with. Our programs were both well-attended and packed with helpful information and personalized details. He has also presented at our local Senior Center several times to great response as well. Highly recommend!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
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Watercolor Flowers is a two hour workshop. Participants are guided through a simple to follow program where they paint a watercolor floral portrait based on their own reference photo or one of the dozen I provide. No experience necessary and the re...| RSS Feed
This lecture features gargoyles & grotesques from these schools: • Yale University• Trinity College in Hartford, CT• Princeton University• The City College of New York• The University of Pennsylvania• Bryn Mawr College• Duke University• Northwest...| RSS Feed
Leahjoy (aka MayaRose) radiates genuine enthusiasm and warmth that immediately puts everyone at ease. The atmosphere lifts the moment she walks into the room. Leahjoy creates a safe space where her students feel empowered to take creative risks. At her workshops she is not just teaching improv, Leahjoy is helping students to discover their spark.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
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We hosted Deb here at the Willimantic Public Library in late December for the Penguin Buddies workshop. She arrived 30 minutes early, was extremely prepared and very pleasant to work with. The families and kids who attended could not stop raving about the program, both during and after. I have had many families since then reiterate how much they enjoyed it and that they would love for us to host more of these kinds of workshops. Deb also left the room spotless when the program was over. We de...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I highly recommend Debbie Jaffe Programs. She answers in a timely manner, will hand in paper work in an appropriate time. She is great with children and adults. Anytime, I have her at my library registration is full. She is willing to negotiate pricing as much as she can and is easy to work with. I highly recommend her. I try to have her at my library as much as I can!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
We had Deb here to do her Clay Pumpkin Door class this past Saturday and it was so much fun! Everyone who was here had a blast and left with an amazing creation of their own. She was great at helping, explaining and keeping the class moving. No two doors were the same and they were all so unique to its creator. We look forward to having her here again for another adult program. I would highly recommend her for your library!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Deb is a top-notch artist and teacher. She is always well-prepared and reliable, and her projects are so much fun. She consistently receives rave reviews from our participants, and our staff loves her, too!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Hands on Drumming presents "Drumming For Wellness" at the Granby Public Library, June 2025.| RSS Feed
There is more to “grotesques” than meets the eye. They can be funny, scary, historical & more, but they are always fun to look at & inspirational. This lecture features gargoyles & grotesques from these schools:• Yale University• Trinity ...| RSS Feed
We just had Deb for her Dragon Pals program. The class filled quickly and had a long wait list. Deb was a great teacher and the kids had a blast! Every dragon was unique and she very much encouraged their creativity. We just booked her to come back in October for her Pumpkin Door program, and we can't wait!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I made this video in a village near Rabaul. Garamut (slit log drums) players tapping a traditional warning to villagers to gather in the village center to hear about trouble coming. I wanted the sounds, which my publisher edited and mixed for the boo...| RSS Feed
Of two video excerpts with animation. The reversible Mask is loosely based on the career on double agent Sir Anthony Standen, fictionalized as my anti-hero Sir Edward Latham. Photo: my talk in Renaissance dress at Ivoryton Library.| RSS Feed
We three authors diiscussed for members of the Romance Writers Association NY the range of research necessary to attain authenticity in our novels' settings and characters, and the importance to us of writing a work that stands the test of time....| RSS Feed
We had Deb Jaffe at our small library this week and she did the most creative and interesting project with the kids. She arrived early to set up and needed no extra help from us. She ran the class like a pro and was patient and interactive with the kids. The kids and families really enjoyed her program.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
This lecture features gargoyles & grotesques from these schools:• Yale University• Trinity College in Hartford, CT• Princeton University• The City College of New York• The University of Pennsylvania• Bryn Mawr College• Duke University• Northweste...| RSS Feed
We had Julianne with us for an Ocean Dance themed movement class. We had a great turnout for kids between 2 - 4. Julianne was so wonderful! She brought out such energy from the kids and kept them engaged throughout the program. She has a real talent for being able to adapt to the children's needs and the overall vibe of the room! She brought a variety of props and read a story to them. We loved it so much we are having her back again! Highly recommend this to anyone seeking a movement and dan...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Our experience with the Ocean Dance Adventures beginning dance class for children was fantastic! The session was engaging and fun, encouraging the kids to express themselves through movement. Julianne's patience and enthusiasm made the class enjoyable for all. She read Swimmy by Leo Lionni and brilliantly integrated the story's themes of teamwork and creativity into the dance activities. Attendees made a point of letting us know how much they loved the class and we plan on having her back wit...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Milford Public Library recently hosted Little Leaps Dance Adventures. Julianne was prepared, professional, and great with the kids! She is very flexible to fit the program to any theme. We held a program around the theme of love and friendship and danced with stuffies, scarves, friends, and read Hug Machine by Scott Campbell. The program was a great mix of open movement for the kids while incorporating some classical dance steps. Adorable!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
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Deb Jaffe was honestly so nice and EXTREMELY easy to work with! She left the place cleaner than she found it and she thoroughly engaged the kids through the entire process! She made my life easy and I would highly recommend her for any kind of clay program!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Julianne was so wonderful, super organized, and patient! All of our families loved it. As a staff member, I really enjoyed watching her methods of teaching children simple ballet moves. Even more so, I'd like to share a review from a parent who attended:"I just wanted to pass along a compliment to the library and to the teacher of the Little Leaps ballet class. The class was so engaging, fun, informative, and organized. It was probably one of the most smoothly run and enjoyable kid events I h...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Loyalty Program Our Loyalty Membership program offers almost 50% of savings to our local preschools and early childhood learning centers. Only $149 per Month. What You Receive: One 60-minute program per month (Option of two 30-minute rotations on th...| RSS Feed
In my presentation I will discuss the history behind the three editions of THE STRATFORD DEVIL as well as key dates in American history leading up to the present in order to show that, when Goody Bassett was hanged for witchcraft in my hometown of St...| RSS Feed
There is a documentary film recently released called 'Can't Look Away'. As part of the CT Coalition for Distraction & Phone Free Schools, we are being encouraged to offer as many complimentary showings as we can across the state. O...| RSS Feed
SWIMMING IN JELLO Words & Music by Judy Pancoast © 1997 I had a crazy dream the other night; I fell asleep as soon as I turned out the light. I dreamed that I was by the riverside and on the other side, my sister stood with a hot fudge sundae tha...| RSS Feed
Rachel Bell: Samples from "Tone Chamber" album| RSS Feed
Peregrine Road: samples from live gigs| RSS Feed
Eloise & Co.: tunes from the album| RSS Feed
Buckle up and head out on a virtual trip across the USA in search of real-life children's literature connections and fun places to visit!| RSS Feed
Once upon a time, there was a princess. Her father said she couldn't go to college, so she educated herself by reading every book in the library!| RSS Feed
Looking for a great winter song for the Jan, Feb. and March? Here's Laura's sweet ballad, "Snow Globe", and imaginative song about what it would be like to live inside a Snow Globe.| RSS Feed
Laura's most recent album, the Parent's choice award-winning "High Five" album! Special guitar vocalist on the "I Can't Wait to Turn 8" is Grammy Nominated Justin Roberts!| RSS Feed
Laura's award-winning "In a Heartbeat" album!| RSS Feed
One of the songs from my CD, Both Sides of the Equator, on Empathy Records and featuring myself on guitar, David Finck on bass and Ze Mauricio on percussion| RSS Feed
We were delighted to host Meyer Rose at our business networking group meeting in New Milford yesterday. It was so much fun to be spontaneous and playful again. Maya came up with a few games that got all 25 of our members excited and entertained for 45 minutes. I felt it was an invigorating and valuable team building event.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I worked with Leah Joy for two years on two long-term theater programs for kids and teens as a teacher's assistant to her program in Waterbury. In the Theater Track programs Leah Joy built a curriculum to teach theater skills, build self esteem, and at the end of both programs the girls in the class were able to write, rehearse and perform their own show at a local theater. The girls learned not only acting, but how to put on a full production from stage management, props, costuming, set desi...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I worked with MayaRose SpokenWord to arrange a program for a diverse audience and had the privilege in participating in the program. She led a class to participants of middle school, high school and adult aged participants focusing on diversity during black history month. All participants were engaged with the activities and questions she asked. Many of us spent a bit of time reflecting in lives and within ourselves so that we could answer the questions honestly. MayaRose explained at the...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I had the good fortune of being a participant in one of MayaRose's Spoken Word workshops where she facilitated a masterclass open to the communities of Southbury and Middlebury with a focus on diversity. The session was titled "Poetry, Diversity, and Modern Times." I was moved by the creative genius and beautiful words that community members I already knew and community members who were new to me shared in the spoken word poetry piece that we crafted during our workshop. MayaRose expertly fac...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Leah Joy was a fantastic collaborator. I use that word because she truly works with you to design a program that works for your patrons and your budget. We worked together to create an abbreviated program (3 workshop sessions and a showcase) that fit my library's budget but also paid Leah Joy for her very hard work. In our program series, she was able to bridge gaps between teenagers as young as 12 and as old as 17 to create a true cohort. At the end of the showcase, the number one question ...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Maya Rose Spoken Word is a dynamic poet, whose enthusiastic presentation enhances the power of her imagery-rich language. I have heard her several times, and each time her energy and intellect shine!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
MayaRose SpokenWord has presented a variety of programs at the Woodbury Library from poetry writing workshops to acting classes for both teens and adults. She is always prepared, very knowledgeable and her enthusiasm for what she does is unmatched. She brings a joy with her that is seeps into all her programs.Highly recommend!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Ever since I heard MayaRose SpokenWord on radio station WPKN-FM I knew I wanted to meet and hear her in person. She weaves a spell with her words and through the intensity of her emotions as she speaks, drawing the listener in to a world of poetic observations that are uniquely charged with her personal energy. I’ve participated in a couple of her writing workshops and highly recommend them for writers of all ages and backgrounds. To my mind, she has taken to this work of leading othe...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Leah Joy, aka MayaRose Spoken Word, recently did an improvisational theater and movement workshop with us, as part of a "Live it Up!" program at our senior center. She had 60 older adults laughing, experimenting, moving and talking about shaking off the winter blahs and getting ready for an uplifting spring season. She was able to tap into participants' innate curiosity and creativity in a wonderful way that seemed spontaneous, as only truly well prepared professionals can. We've had ma...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
MayaRose SpokenWord is a force of nature--a volcanic poet and performer, but also host of SpeakYourMind, where she brings to the world other writers who deserve exposure in a world drowning in voices. MayaRose is an invaluable envoy, bridging the perceived gap between prose and poetry, performance and written, writer and reader . . . We need her badly!!!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
MayaRose gave an inspired and moving performance. She drew me in with her passion and eloquence. The characters in her spoken word came alive and took me to places I had never been.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
LJ has a genuine passion for poetry and bringing people together through words. She has such a graceful and authentic way of bringing out the poetry in you from anyone who hasn't even wrote a verse before. I attended a poetry writing workshop with her and at the end of the hour we read our poems to the rest of the group surprised as to how we were able to weave a shared feeling into words.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
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I found Luca's passion for the history of pirates to be incredibly interesting. He engaged with the audience throughout the entirety of the program and kept everyone's attention with how he delivered the facts and his clear expertise. Patrons left the program having not just learned more about an interesting topic but having had a lovely time while doing so.I highly recommend Luca for any pirate-based program, for any age. Your patrons will want him back!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Our Library Friends and Historical Society hosted Luca's program "Heroes & Headaches: New England's History of Piracy At Home & Abroad" on Sunday, April 14th. This was a great, high-energy program with a lot of interactive elements that kept the audience engaged and entertained. Our Historical Society is a tough audience - you must know your stuff! - and they were very pleased. There were plenty of questions and lively discussion afterwards. Luca was easy to work with, well-prepared and flexi...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
We had Luca come out to run his children's program for Take Your Child to the Library day, which we called Pirate for a Day, and he was fantastic to work with! He always responded incredibly quickly to emails and/or phone calls, showed up early to make sure that he was prepared for the program, and made sure our attendees had a fabulous time. Families were giving him rave reviews on their way out and we are already looking forward to asking him back in the future!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
What a great pirate program for adults. Luca was well prepared, funny, and enthusiastic about his subject. I even got him to dress as a pirate! Will definitely have him back for a children's program. Had 40 attendees and received many positive compliments from the audience.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Luca presented an informative and interactive program about the history of pirates in New England. He brought props and had gold coins to give away. This is not another boring Powerpoint presentation. We had a great turnout for a cold, dark January night. He's happy to travel from RI to CT. We're having him back in the future for his children's program. He's absolutely wonderful to work with.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Luca was fantastic! We booked him for an adult lecture on New England Pirates that was a huge success. We had roughly 70 people attend, and received very positive feedback. Luca came prepared with relevant props, a flag, and books to put on display for the audience. He was very friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommended!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
We were delighted to host Amy Ordonez who presented The Art of Mindfulness program at our branch library on Wednesday, May 15th. After a brief introduction, Amy had the participants do a 30 minute meditation and sound healing complete with the soothing sounds of gongs and music bowls. The second half of the workshop focused on artistic expression as the participants painted with watercolors. All the attendees expressed how much they enjoyed the workshop. I highly recommend this program!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I've hired Mark for two programs and he was great to work with both times. Very responsive, friendly with patrons and provided a wealth of information on both topics. Highly recommend!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
The Burlington Public Library recently had Mark lead a presentation for our patrons about preserving your harvest. Our patrons absolutely adored his program! Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, and took his time to explain the ins and outs of the different methods of food preservation for his audience. We would definitely recommend him, and look forward to sharing another one of his many informative programs with our patrons!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
We hosted Mark for the "Preserving Your Harvest" presentation and had a great turnout! Mark's audience engagement, enthusiasm and sense of humor, as well as the wealth of information he shared, made his presentation top notch. I've received enthusiastic appreciation from attendees, who received a packet e-resources with links for deeper online exploration of the topics covered. I learned a lot, and I'm sure our guests did as well. We're looking forward to having him back for another program s...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Mark presented The Buzz on Beekeeping at the Mansfield Library last night, and our patrons were thrilled! He is very high energy, engaging, and incredibly informative. We had members of the audience who were simply curious about the subject, as well as amateur bee-keepers, and everyone at every skill level learned a lot! Highly recommend!| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
We worked with Mark a number of times at MNL for programming and patrons always loved his offerings and commented on how much they loved his style of presenting. You can tell he is a teacher as well as a farm manager! His approach is lively, keeps people excited about the material, and highly engaging. He always brings live materials / examples to show audiences what he is talking about and provides incredibly generous follow up resources for participants including links to other resources, e...| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
Our church recently hosted the wonderful duo of Judy Handler and Mark Levesque as the spring opener for THE BANG FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Their playing of multiple fretted string instruments along with an array of quips and musical jokes were enjoyed from start to finish of the delightful program.| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory
I met Judy & Mark at the Cheshire Public Library 3 years ago and enjoyed their performance so much that I invited them to put together a concert for our church in 2023. So well received that we invited them back for a Spring Concert in 2024 !! Their performance is personal, educational and so enjoyable !! A very talented couple !!Karen Bailey - Fellowship Committee at Cheshire Lutheran Church| Connecticut Library Consortium Program Directory